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1. Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, T L T L T L T L L
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most ofthe specific membrane functions are carried out by:
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D) A gating system of selective ion channels
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The functions of plasma membrane depend on the presence of proteins that are bound in the lipid
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bilayer and some that have the ability to pass freely into and out of the cell.
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Carbohydrate chains form a cell coat that surrounds the membrane and that contain surface T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L




antigens and surface hormone receptors. Some ion channels are gated and open only when the
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membrane potential changes significantly.
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1. Which describes the function of the nucleus? T L T L T L T L T L T L




A) It is basically the site of protein synthesis in the body.
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B) It contains the genetic code for the individual.
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C) It is the transformer of cellular energy.
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D) It initiates the process of aerobic metabolism.
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The nucleus contains DNA, which contains the genetic code that contains the information that
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controls cells. Ribosomes synthesize protein. Mitochondria transform organic compounds into
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cellular energy. Mitochondria require oxygen for aerobic metabolism, using hydrogen and
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carbon combined with oxygen molecules to form carbon dioxide and water as energy is released.
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2. Which of the following aspects of the function of the nucleus is performed by ribosomal
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There are three types of ribonucleic acid (messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, and transfer RNA)
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that move to the cytoplasm and carry out the actual synthesis of proteins.
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) copies and carries the DNA instructions for protein synthesis to the T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L L
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cytoplasm; ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is the site of protein synthesis; and transfer RNA (tRNA)
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transports amino acids to the site of protein synthesis for incorporation into the protein being
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synthesized.
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3. Which accurately explains the functions of the organelles lysosomes? They:
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D) Are a dynamic system of interconnected membranous tubes that functions as a tubular T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L




communication system for transporting various substances from one part of the cell to another
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Lysosomes are sacs that are filled with hydrolytic enzymes that aid in the processing and removal
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of unwanted substances within the cytoplasm. The Golgi apparatus functions in association with
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the endoplasmic reticulum to modify and package substances in preparation for secretion, whereas
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ribosomes are small particles of nucleoproteins that are involved in the synthesis of proteins. The
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ER is a tubular communication system for transporting various substances from one part of the
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cell to another.
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